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NEW JOBS FOR CORK – MCAFEE CREATES 120 NEW JOBS

Cork may have lost the All Ireland but the new jobs announced may soften the blow.

Security software firm McAfee will create 120 new jobs in Cork. These jobs will come as part of an expansion at its operation in the city. The expanded facility will include McAfee’s sales operations for its European, Middle Eastern and African division. There are currently 170 employees at headquarters in Cork the home of the company’s software operations.

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FREE Career Workshop for jobseekers.

There will be FREE Career Workshop for jobseekers on 30th September. The event is being run by the NRF and will have spaces for 100 lucky people. If you have some free time it may be worth a visit.

The workshop will run for 90 minutes and will cover:

• Writing a world class CV
• Where to find the next job
• Advice on dealing with recruitment agencies
• Improving interview skills and techniques
• Networking skills
• Negotiating salaries

The goal is to provide insight and support to candidates who are currently in a difficult job market. Free Jobseekers Workshop is targeted at all levels of candidate, from junior through to senior management.

Where & When?
September 30th from 6PM to 7.30PM at the Grand Canal Hotel, Dublin 4 and will be presented by NRF Committee member Peter Cosgrove.

Register
To register a candidate for the NRF Jobseekers Workshop or offer your services for the CV Clinic please contact the NRF office on 01-8161754 or email name and contact details to director@nrf.ie

I really cannot comment how valuable it will be. Certainly seem to be trying to cover quite a bit of information in a short space of time BUT all you need is one gem of information that could land you your next job. Remember even if the presentation is nothing new you still have the opportunity to mix and network.

Interested in a paid career service – CV writing or Interview Coaching?

Could this be the start of the recovery in Ireland?

Irish Job Boards and Recruiters are starting to witness some positive job activity. Read more at CVs & Interviews Blog.

DUNDALK JOBS – Kenexa creates 30 new jobs in Dundalk.

Kenexa has opened new offices in Dundalk which will lead to the creation up to 30 jobs by the end of next year. The company is a provider of business solutions for human resources. It helps companies by identifying the best individual for every job and fosters optimal work environments.
Kenexa has 33 offices in 18 countries worldwide. The company was established in 1987 reported revenues of €166.6m in 2008.

This news was brought to you by Careers & Jobs in conjunction with Measurability. Measurability is a leading Outplacement, Career Coaching & Psychometric Testing Services provider in Ireland.

Below is a summary of some recent jobs announcements across the country including Dublin and Cork regions. In total 700 new jobs were announced by 5 leading companies. Read more about new jobs in Cork, Newry, Dublin and nationwide.

SuccessFactors to create 40 new jobs in Dublin

A global provider of talent management software will establish its European Multilingual Business Centre in Dublin creating 40 high-value jobs in Ireland. The new centre will be located in Dundrum and will service customers in the small and medium-size markets.

Teleperformance to create 240 jobs in Dublin & Newry

French-owned call centre operator Teleperformance will create 240 jobs in Dublin & Newry to support grocery chain Sainsbury’s customer services. Earlier this year the company announced it was created 610 jobs at its customer contact centres in Newry and Bangor.

Olive Safety to create 100 new jobs in Cork

A Cork H&S firm plans to create 100 jobs over the next year, while 20 further posts will be created at a manufacturing company in Dublin. The company will initially employ 20 staff, growing to 100 over the next 12 months.

America Pacific Corporation (AMPAC-ISP Group) to create 20 new jobs in Dublin

America Pacific Corporation (AMPAC-ISP Group) to create 20 new jobs in Dublin over the next five years in Dublin following the decision to set up its European HQ in the city. AMPAC-ISP is one of Europe’s leading companies in the design and manufacture of mission-critical structural components for the European space industry.

Bord Na Móna is to create 300 jobs nationwide

This news comes of the back of a major new investment in green energy. The jobs will be created in a range of areas in projects such as environmental solution, waste recovery and recycling and new investment in wind and gas power stations.

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I have been asked by a client for help to source a Fund Administrator. Below you will find the job description and contact details.

FUND ADMINISTRATOR – TRANSFER AGENCY – DUBLIN

Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Process telephone, fax and emailed subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, and switches for a range of onshore and offshore funds.
- Resolve dealing related enquiries by email and by telephone, supplying information relating to funds’ portfolios, prices, dealing procedures, markets and currencies.
- Liaise with local offices, clients and shareholders around the world.
- Processing paperwork for trades and related activity.
- Maintain shareholder register and investor files
- Process Dividend payments
- Prepare and distribute of shareholder statements and Investment Manager Reports.
- Distribute Interim and End of Year Financial Reports to Shareholders
- Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering procedures
- Reporting of Fund transactions to Fund Accountants
- Daily Reconciliation of Cash Accounts
- Timely resolution of audit requests

Required:
- Fully understand the dealing process and rules, particularly in respect of restricted funds and delayed deals.
- An understanding of investor related requirements
- To be organised and methodical in their approach to work with an eye for detail.
- To be proactive in sharing information with other team members and assisting others when necessary.
- Team player who will participate and contribute in team meetings.
- To be a self starter, enthusiastic, flexible and motivated to learn and develop as the department evolves
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work on their own initiative.

Candidate Profile:

- Ideally, the candidate should have a minimum of 2 years experience within Transfer Agency.
- Computer literacy is essential, skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of varying fund types such as Retail Funds, Mutual and Hedge Funds.
- Third level / business school qualification desirable.

If you meet the exact requirements below please forward your CV to Recruitment@eu.FastnetGroup.com . NB: Please put CAREERS & JOBS – FUND ADMINISTRATOR in the subect box of your email.

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INTEL CUT 300 JOBS IN LEIXLIP

Intel has announced that they will be cutting 300 jobs at Leixlip in the form of compulsory redundancy. The company cited fall in demand for products as the key factor in the decision. This is a sever blow for the workers and poor timing for the government who are creating a pr mission on “smart economy” in Ireland

EXEMPLAR SMART NETWORK TO CREATE 350 JOBS

Examplar Smart Network will create 350 new jobs in Ireland. The high tech computer firm is designing a next generation communications grid. This news is part of the government plans to create 30,000 new jobs in a “smart economy” within the next decade.

370 JOBS AXED AT ELEMENT SIX IN SHANNON

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR HALIFAX IN IRELAND?

Linkedin Linkedin Linkedin – Great way to network!!

Let’s face it any jobseeker relying on reactive job hunting strategies will struggle in this job market. Jobseekers need to take a proactive approach as this will help them access the hidden job market.

Linkedin is a social media networking tool becoming very popular with jobseekers. Well I will let you into a secret — I know of one leading MNC who are no longer using recruitment agencies and are trying to phase out job boards. They are training their recruiters to source candidates through social media networking tools like linkedin, facebook and twitter.

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450 jobs at risk at CIT but businesses are less pessimistic

A report out by KBC banks indicates that many Irish employers feel we are over the worst of the recession. This assessment was released as a cloud hangs over CIT Group with a subsidiary employing 450 staff in Dublin

Newspapers report that up to 450 jobs at the Dublin subsidiary CIT are at risk if the parent firm cannot convince the government in the US that it should receive debt guarantees to support survival.

KBC Bank found that businesses in general are less pessimistic about the future and are expecting to cut fewer jobs in the coming months. Green shoots in US and UK are the main factors behind the positive sentiment.

All the recent talk of “green shoots” but could we actually be witnessing the first signs of spring ….

Alcatel-Lucent has asked the Government for grant assistance for an expansion of its Bell Labs research unit. Dublin is one of the cities being considered for the expansion. The decision on the location of the project will be taken in the next few months. A positive decision for Dublin could see the establishment of an international centre of excellence for basic research.

Randox will boost R&D capabilities at its Antrim facility with a STG9.2m investment package. The company specialises in clinical diagnostics and has pioneered the development of innovative biochip analysing technology.

Boston Scientific will invest EUR21.7m in a R&D and innovation project at its Cork plant.